Review of cytomegalovirus coinfection in HIV-infected individuals in Africa.

Helene Ladefoged GrønborgSanne JespersenBo Langhoff HøngeSøren Jensen-FangelChristian Morberg Wejse

Published in: Reviews in medical virology (2016)

Cytomegalovirus is highly prevalent in Africa and a common cause of disease manifestations in HIV-infected individuals among all age groups. Cytomegalovirus coinfection in HIV-infected individuals in Africa is associated with increased transmission and mortality of HIV, but it is a neglected area of research.

Keyphrases

hiv infected
antiretroviral therapy
epstein barr virus
human immunodeficiency virus
hiv positive
hiv aids
cardiovascular events
type diabetes
diffuse large b cell lymphoma